Center for Water and the Environment
CWE carries out advanced research, education, design and planning in water resources and environmental management in Texas, across the United States, and internationally.
- We are the central focus for environment and water research at The University of Texas.
- We work with other institutions in Texas and around the world to address complex environmental issues.
- We share results of advanced research with government, industry and other educational institutions.
- We educate students, involve them in applied research, and provide support to lead the advancement of water resources and environmental management.
Next EWRE Seminar
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
3:30-4:30 PM
ECJ 1.324 or Zoom Link: Zoom Link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/88522939494
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements – My Experiences Supporting Utilities Early in My Career
by Deepika Krishnakumar and Ashley Kent
See the flyer for this seminar
See the EWRE Seminars page for the seminar schedule
Fourth Annual Prof. Desmond Lawler Lecture at the University of Texas
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
3:30 PM
Mulva Auditorium, EER Bldg
Retooling anaerobic digestion to maximize waste carbon conversion in a circular bioeconomy
Dr Lutgarde Raskin, University of Michigan
Check out the bio for Dr. Raskin
Resilient Horizons: Co-Designing Climate Solutions in Southeast Texas
Presented at the 2023 Fall AGU meeting by:
SETx-UIFL
Click to watch the video below, or open it on YouTube.
EWRE Service Center
Got samples but nowhere to analyze them? The Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Analytical Service Center provides a unique analytical facility for determining concentrations of environmental contaminants in soil, air and water samples.
Meet CWE Researchers
The CWE research team is comprised of esteemed University of Texas professors, research scientists, engineers, and others who are leaders in their respective fields. Collectively they are are conducting innovative and diverse research projects to better the environment and positively impact our world. Meet the Researchers
Explore Our Research Projects
CWE is actively conducting research on more than 35 projects in the areas of:
- Climate Adaptation and Management
- Education and Outreach
- Environmental Technology and Resource Recovery
- Pollutant Exposure Impacts and Remediation
- Water and Environmental Management